Jake Emen

Jake Emen is a nomadic travel, food and drinks journalist who spends his time on the road in search of the very best things to taste and try hidden across the planet. He has been published in outlets including AFAR, Barron's, Conde Nast Traveler, Departures, Discover, Eater, Food & Wine, GQ, Imbibe, Maxim, Men's Health, Roads & Kingdoms, SevenFifty Daily, Tasting Table, USA Today, Vice, VinePair, Whisky Advocate, Wine Enthusiast and a wide range of additional publications.

He's visited more than 130 distilleries across 31 countries and six continents, but otherwise has no clue how many countries he's visited. He judges for international spirits and cocktail competitions, once won a Delta Milestone Award for spending entirely too much time in airplanes, and enjoys receiving painful traditional tattoos. Follow his latest adventures at ManTalkFood.com.

All Articles From Jake Emen
A tried-and-true cocktail scene worth traveling for

How Hong Kong’s Cocktail Bar Scene Has Thrived Despite Its Challenges

Hong Kong has one of Asia's most dynamic lineups of cocktail bars

Headed to Cartagena? Read this first.

How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena is a vibe, man. Here's how to catch it and what to expect in Colombia's vibrant Caribbean escape.

The Floating City

How to Do Venice the Right Way

Venetian vibes are legit. Here's how to visit the Italian city without being a stupid tourist.

Believe it or not, the sixth most populous city in the E.U. has a lot to offer.

How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg has undergone a modern transformation, bringing a fresh face to a city with historic charm that deserves its place amid your European adventuring

Our travel writer Jake Emen normally doesn't car for hotel swag, but the luggage tags from Aman resorts are in a class of their own.

An Ode to the Aman Luggage Tag

In an age of hotel excellence, a humble parting gift has made all the difference

Because you gotta take those wins wherever you can get 'em

The Most Underrated Travel Joys in the World

Take it from me: these brilliant, unexpected little travel moments of zen can make your day

From Picassos to onsens

The 10 Coolest Hotel Features and Amenities of the Year

A full-time traveler's favorite hotel moments of 2024

Tats or it didn't happen.

I Booked a Hotel Stay to Get a Tattoo

Where and how you can combine your love of tattoos and travel

Nayara Bocas del Toro in Panama is a private island luxury escape that includes 16 overwater villas

A New Era of Central American Luxury Escapes

The area isn't just for expats and backpackers any longer

Caribbean cocktail bars

The 7 Best Cocktail Bars in the Caribbean

A new generation of Caribbean cocktail bars, from luxury hotel hideaways to city hotspots, shows that great vacation drinks can be found even where you least expect them

Alexa, play whatever they were playing at METT Hotel & Beach Resort Bodrum

Your Favorite Hotel’s Spotify Playlist Is the Best New Souvenir

Bring vacation vibes back to your home front with a growing trend: the signature hotel playlist on Spotify

Four places to visit outside of the big three

Don’t Miss These Incredible Overlooked Destinations in Japan

Visit these Japanese hidden gem destinations on your next trip

The match between Roger Federer and Andre Agassi atop Burj Al Arab Jumeirah February 2005

The Exhilarating Ways Skyscraper Hotels Around the World Put Their Rooftops to Use

Take to the skies at the world's best and most adventurous hotel rooftops

No visa, no problem.

How to Successfully Travel to China Without a Visa

Yes, you can, in fact, visit China without a visa. Here's how.

Vietnamese, please

The Top 10 Foods to Eat in Vietnam and Where to Find Them

An exploration of the best regional dishes and local eats in Vietnam

Tea Plantation near Nurawa Eliya, Sri Lanka

How to Explore Sri Lanka as the Island Nation Strives for a Brighter Future

Tourism is safe and accessible, and incredible foods and sights await